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Baycrest Lodge

Property class: 4

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A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.
A pool area with a wooden table, two beer bottles, and a glass.
A balcony with two chairs, a table with a bottle of champagne and two glasses, and a view of the sea.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A residential area with modern houses, a clear view of the sea, and a distant mountain range.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Explore the area

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79 Mere Rd, Taupo, 3330
  • Place, beach near Kaimanawa Reserve
    â€Ș2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Taupƍ
    â€Ș16 min walk‬
  • Place, Taupƍ Hot Springs
    â€Ș3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taupƍ Airport (TUO)
    â€Ș9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Studio with Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a floor lamp.

King Studio with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Balcony

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wooden cabinet, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Family Room with Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand, and a floor lamp.

Comfort Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Family Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite

A balcony with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, a small table, and a white railing.

Deluxe Studio Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a window with a view of hills, and a lamp.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, Courtyard Area

A neatly made bed with white linens and multiple pillows, a framed artwork on the wall, a window with a view of greenery, and a wicker chair with a checkered pillow.

Superior Apartment, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Murphy Bed

View all photos for King Studio with Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a bottle of champagne in a bucket with glasses.

King Studio with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Taupƍ

At Baycrest Lodge you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Lake Taupƍ and Taupƍ Hot Springs. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and express check-in. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Taupƍ Central motel include A.C. Baths and Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa.
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What's nearby

  • beach near Kaimanawa Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Taupƍ - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Taupƍ i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupƍ Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taupƍ Hot Springs - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Taupƍ Airport (TUO) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘMcDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • â€ȘWaterside - ‬3 min drive
  • â€ȘEspresso Cove Taupo - ‬12 min walk
  • â€ȘCafe Baku - ‬20 min walk
  • â€ȘLone Star Taupo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Baycrest Lodge

Baycrest Lodge offers its guests hot springs and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this motel measures 624 square feet (58 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Baycrest Lodge. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Taupƍ motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 624 sq ft of conference space
  • 58 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Baycrest Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Taupƍ motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

There are 8 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 8 hot springs
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 624 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 8 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 50 ÂșC

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges NZD 4.00 for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of NZD 4.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property class

Rating provided by QualmarkÂź, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Baycrest Lodge
Baycrest Lodge Taupo
Baycrest Taupo
Flag Hotel Baycrest
Baycrest Lodge Motel
Baycrest Lodge Taupo
Baycrest Lodge Motel Taupo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Baycrest Lodge?

Baycrest Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Baycrest Lodge?

As of 7 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Baycrest Lodge on 11 Oct 2026 start from NZ$259, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Baycrest Lodge?

Yep, Baycrest Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Baycrest Lodge have a pool?

Baycrest Lodge has a heated pool and an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Baycrest Lodge?

No, Baycrest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Baycrest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Baycrest Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Baycrest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 811 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay. Loved the pool, perfect temperature. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well located, fantastic views, friendly staff, clean large rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean , comfy bed and nice balcony. Hot tub in the bathroom was a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the spa bath. Views were great. A lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, easy flat walk to town. Exceptionally clean rooms, helpful friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a relaxed stay in an awesome environment.❀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very comfortable and clean accommodations and staff was kind. Great location and nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very easy check-in and check-out, and the room was perfectly clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for a stop over. Clean and tidy. Comfy bed and all that you need. Great little find.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room spotless. Bed very comfortable . Great staff and very approachable.outlook from the balcony,sheltered sunroom glaring out towards the lakes and Mountains. Walkable distance to town and walks around the Bays. Can highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, clean upstairs room with a great view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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we settled in to the property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Very convenient parking next to the room. It is spacious with a clean and comfortable bed. I loved the private thermal outdoor hottub. However, the wall noise insulation is just adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room, the terrace view and the staff were all great! Brent even walked us to our room upon arrival!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Practical and clean room and amenities, nice little (warm) pool, and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If you’re the last one in for the night, parking is tight. The hot pool is fantastic. Loved this place from all aspects.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The spa pool was a delightful way to spend a wet afternoon. Wonderful temperature
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

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The unit was clean and spacious, well stocked and had a private hot tub outside which was lovely to relax in after an adventurous day. The larger geothermal pool was also a treat but not easy to get in or out for those who have low mobility. The owner was very approachable and helpful. Plenty of car parks but a little tricky backing out of some spaces. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms with lots of space. The garden was peaceful and the thermal spa that came with the room was very enjoyable. Being a short drive into town was also a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our one bedroom apartment was very clean & comfortable. The bed and two lounge chairs in the living room especially. Good location just one street back from the main so nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet motel, clean and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and check in and check out was great Loved having the small bottle of milk in the fridge
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Spacious Rooms. The pool was a great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026